Researchers have unlocked the possibility of creating smart wound dressings that enable real-time monitoring while also being ...

Chronic wounds affect millions of people worldwide. These are cuts, burns, scrapes, or surgical wounds that don’t heal within a normal time. When left untreated or improperly managed, they can cause ...

NC State researchers created an electric bandage that heals wounds 30% faster. The device uses a water-activated battery and electrodes to mimic natural healing. NCInnovation funded the research to ...

A team of NC State scientists developed a new small adhesive bandage that is activated by water. The electric bandage, held by postdoctoral researcher Rajaram Kaveti, recently received funding from ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Currents of electricity flowing through the body are often associated with bad things like electrocution. However, that power can be ...